Associate Communications Systems Engineer Jobs

MITRE Entry-Level EngineerWhy choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us. MITRE operates Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) in support of various U.S. Government agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration, and others. Our sponsors rely on a wide range of wireless communications systems, including commercial radios, cellular technologies, satellite communications, tactical data links, and other mission-critical systems. We assess, design, analyze, prototype, and test advanced communications technologies to further the public good. Applicant Note: Please be aware that this is not an application for a specific position. By submitting your information and providing your resume, you will be included in a pool of candidates for various full-time positions for communications and signal processing opportunities across the company. 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Join us in shaping the next generation of resilient communications, networking, and infrastructure for U.S. Government sponsors, including strategic and national-level command-and-control communications and other mission-assured systems.We are seeking an entry-level engineer with interest in one or more of the following areas:Systems engineering and designRF communicationsNetworkingSignal processingSoftware developmentLab testingModeling and SimulationFamiliarity with AI tools and workflows, such as AI-assisted coding, prompt engineering, or API integrationSupport engineering initiatives for government sponsors related to prototyping, process improvement, requirements management, or risk reductionCollaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and government stakeholdersCommunicate clearly and professionally in written and oral formatsBachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline0-2 years of relevant work experienceExcellent communication, presentation, and writing skillsAbility to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearancePer the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-siteExperience developing technical reports, presentations, and/or production-quality codeExperience with systems engineering processes for communication systems, including requirements development and review, verification and validation, end-to-end architecture analysis, and link budget analysisExperience with agile software development and object-oriented programming, scripting, and/or simulation tools such as C/C++, Java, Python, or MATLABExperience with signal/waveform developmentFamiliarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and system-of-systems architecture frameworks such as Cameo/MSOSAExperience with SDR platforms and RF test equipment such as USRP, spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, and channel emulatorsNone Top Secret $89,200 - $111,500 - $133,800 Annual Onsite It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. 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